Mr Osigwe said, “We are of the opinion that Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution cannot be read in isolation from Section 11 of the same constitution.’’
The lawyer disagreed with the AGF on his submission that no power, including the court, can subject his discretion to judicial review under their inherent supervisory powers.
Mojeed Owoade, who chaired the 11-man panel, said the Supreme Court’s judgement failed to address and explicitly state the position of the law on the defection.
The ongoing NWC meeting is chaired by the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum.
Mr Fubara said Rivers lost huge resources during the pendency of the matter in court, saying,” This waste of resources is regrettable”.
The Supreme Court ruled against the appellants on the issue of locus standi.
Neda Bernards Imasuen’s unsavoury history updates the growing list of individuals with tainted pasts occupying high-ranking government positions in Nigeria.
The delay in judgment might have opened a loophole for the lawmakers to impeach Mr Fubara when they reconvene.
On Friday, the Supreme Court affirmed the Rivers House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule as the authentic and legally constituted legislature.
Mr Muhammad urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure successful implementation of the country’s local government financial autonomy.
